Year 1/2

LITERACY

 

This term, we will continue implementing the Victorian Curriculum Phonics Plus program during the first hour of each day. Students are becoming more confident with the routines and are making great progress in their phonics skills through structured lessons focused on sounds, blending, handwriting and reading fluency. In Reading, students will deepen their understanding of texts by exploring characters, their traits and relationships, and identifying key events. They will also begin to consider the author’s message and make connections to their own experiences. In Writing, students will focus on building and expanding sentences using verbs and adjectives, as well as editing their work for correct punctuation. They will also engage in procedural and information report writing to learn how to clearly organise and present information. Students will continue reading Nelson decodable texts at home through the online platform. Regular reading at home is encouraged to support the development of fluency and confidence.

 

NUMERACY

 

We are looking forward to another exciting term of learning in Numeracy. This term, students will continue to build their understanding of place value by working with three- and four-digit numbers, including reading, writing, ordering and representing numbers in different ways. Students will also explore measurement, with a focus on length. They will compare, order and measure objects using informal units, as well as develop their ability to estimate and solve problems involving length. In addition, students will strengthen their addition and subtraction skills using a range of strategies, including number lines, partitioning and mental maths. They will also investigate number patterns by identifying, continuing and creating repeating and growing patterns. Throughout the term, number skills and problem-solving will continue to be embedded within daily Numeracy lessons to support consistent and purposeful learning.

 

CORE KNOWLEDGE

 

This term, our Core Knowledge focus combines Geography and History as students explore seasons and how daily life has changed over time. Through a Geography lens, students will learn about the different seasons, including how weather changes and how this influences the way people live. They will also be introduced to First Nations perspectives, including seasonal calendars and connections to Country. In History, students will explore how families and daily life have changed over time. They will compare the past and present, looking at family roles, lifestyles, and how everyday life is different from “olden days” to now. This unit supports students in developing an understanding of time, change, and the world around them, while building respect for different perspectives and ways of life.

 

Digi Tech

 

This term in Digital Technologies, students will continue to become familiar with using technology, building on their learning from iPads last term. Students will also be introduced to laptops and will learn about their key features, as well as how to use them safely and appropriately. A focus this term will be learning how to log in independently and navigate basic programs. Students will also begin developing their typing skills, including correct keyboard use and building confidence with typing simple words and sentences.

 

SPECIALISTS

 

1/2B: Tuesday: Auslan, STEM, Thursday: PE, Art

1/2E: Tuesday: STEM, Auslan, Thursday: Art, PE

1/2K: Monday: STEM, Tuesday: PE, Thursday: Auslan, Art

 

PARENT HELPERS 

 

If you are interested and available to help out in our learning environment, you are more than welcome to do so—we would love to have volunteer helpers! We are also particularly looking for parents who may be able to support in the classroom with our Phonics Plus program in the mornings. Parent helpers will begin from Week 3, and any support is greatly appreciated. Please send us a message on Seesaw to get in touch. All volunteers are required to hold a current Working with Children Check. If you don’t currently have a WWCC, please scan the QR code below to apply.

 

1/2 TEAM

 

Teachers:

Elise Bradley 1/2E   

Rachel Kent/ Kimberly Feher 1/2K

Mia Burridge 1/2B

 

Education Support staff:

Alley Cook

Charlotte Semple

Mukta Sharma

Sarah Petterson

Suzette Kauffeld

Stacey Philpoy

Yvonne Pinkster

Aleisha Bailey

Sophie Ferrari

 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • 21st April (Tues): Gumbuya World Incursion
  • 24th April (Fri): House Cross Country
  • 7th May (Thurs): Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
  • 8th May (Fri): Mother’s Day Stall
  • 25th May (Mon): Curriculum Day
  • 29th May (Fri): Meal Deal
  • 8th June (Mon): King’s Birthday Public Holiday
  • 19th June (Fri): Reports sent out
  • 23rd June (Tues): Curriculum Day (Student Led Conferences)
  • 25th June (Thurs): Pie Drive pick-up

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